Arizona Foundation for Educational Advancement
Invitation OnlyPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 86-0664560 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$672K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$12,500
Total assets$18M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $45,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
69% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Farmington | Farmington, NM | To fund university scholarships through youth ministry | $105,500 |
| Colorado League of Charter Schools | Denver, CO | To support charter school student achievement | $60,000 |
| Human Services Campus Dba Keys to Change | Phoenix, AZ | To support homelessness intervention services | $60,000 |
| Hutchinson Community College Endowment Assoc | Hutchinson, KS | To support college transfer and workforce programs | $58,000 |
| Jesuit High School | Portland, OR | To provide tuition assistance scholarships | $50,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum | Golden, CO | To support quilt education and preservation | $50,000 |
| St Thomas the Apostle | Phoenix, AZ | To support campus capital improvements | $45,000 |
| Idaho State University Foundation | Pocatello, ID | To provide athletic summer scholarships | $41,500 |
| Pat Tillman Foundation | Chicago, IL | To provide scholarships for veterans and spouses | $25,000 |
| U of a - Bio5 (Keys) | Tucson, AZ | To provide high school research opportunities | $25,000 |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | To support environmental education programs | $25,000 |
| Achievement Rewards for College Scientists-Denver | Denver, CO | To provide science and technology scholarships | $22,500 |
| Banner Health Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | To support hospital patient care services | $15,000 |
| Friends of Public Radio Arizona | Tempe, AZ | To support public radio community outreach | $12,500 |
| University of Portland | Portland, OR | To support academic research database access | $12,500 |
| Arizona Historical Society | Tucson, AZ | To support historical research fellowships | $10,000 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | To support education for small foundations | $10,000 |
| Primeria Alta Historical Society | Nogales, AZ | To support historic preservation and education | $10,000 |
| College of Western Idaho Foundation | Nampa, ID | To fund public safety student scholarships | $8,000 |
| Northern New Mexico Normal School Alum Assoc | Las Cruces, NM | To support northern nm college scholarships | $7,000 |
| Holy Cross Catholic School | Santa Cruz, NM | To support faith-based educational programs | $5,000 |
| Northern New Mexico College Foundation | Espanola, NM | To provide scholarships for northern nm students | $5,000 |
| Alice King Community School Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | To enhance STEM education programs | $2,500 |
| Entrepreneurial Institute of Northern New Mexico | Espanola, NM | To support reentry and reintegration services | $2,500 |
| Hands Across Cultures | Espanola, NM | To support community health and education | $2,500 |
| Sarrc | Phoenix, AZ | To provide autism educator training services | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $672,500 | 26 |
| 2024 | $585,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $557,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621149349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0664560
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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